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Medicare is one of America’s greatest successes — and a fiscal time bomb

July 31, 2026

Medicare is one of America’s greatest successes — and a fiscal time bomb

Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund faces depletion by 2033, triggering automatic cuts to provider payments that could devastate rural hospitals.

John Adams made a terrifying prediction. America is close to proving him correct

July 31, 2026

John Adams made a terrifying prediction. America is close to proving him correct

America's national debt approaches $40 trillion as annual deficits add trillions more, yet Washington takes no meaningful action on this fiscal crisis.

Democratic socialists have lots of ideas, but how are we supposed to pay for them?

July 9, 2026

Democratic socialists have lots of ideas, but how are we supposed to pay for them?

America carries nearly $40 trillion in national debt as democratic socialism proposals promise tuition-free college and universal healthcare.

Billionaire Bezos suggests no taxes for half the nation. Is that crazy or overdue?

May 28, 2026

Billionaire Bezos suggests no taxes for half the nation. Is that crazy or overdue?

Billionaire Jeff Bezos proposes eliminating federal income tax for the bottom half of earners, sparking a fierce debate about fairness and spending.

Mark Sanford quits House race after one month, says fighting national debt is better done outside politics

April 30, 2026

Mark Sanford quits House race after one month, says fighting national debt is better done outside politics

Mark Sanford abandons his run to reclaim his old South Carolina congressional seat, announcing plans to launch a nonprofit focused on reducing U.S. debt.

SEN RAND PAUL: My plan would force Congress to stop overspending your hard-earned money

April 26, 2026

SEN RAND PAUL: My plan would force Congress to stop overspending your hard-earned money

Congress passed a budget resolution that enables deficit spending while the national debt exceeds $39 trillion and annual deficits near $2 trillion.

EXCLUSIVE: Planned Parenthood set for massive taxpayer windfall if Senate fails to act

April 22, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Planned Parenthood set for massive taxpayer windfall if Senate fails to act

A coalition of the top anti-abortion groups in the country is urging Senate leadership to deliver the “most meaningful pro-taxpayer reforms Congress can enact."

America's $39 trillion debt bomb could be more painful than you think

March 26, 2026

America's $39 trillion debt bomb could be more painful than you think

With $39 trillion in national debt, politicians are selling myths about growth and tax hikes — but the real risk is to your savings and purchasing power.

Pentagon estimates Iran war cost $11.3B in the first six days in closed-door congressional hearing: report

March 12, 2026

Pentagon estimates Iran war cost $11.3B in the first six days in closed-door congressional hearing: report

The Pentagon reportedly told legislators in a closed-door briefing that the estimated cost of the war against Iran during the initial six days was over $11.3 billion.

The biggest omissions in Trump’s State of the Union — and why they matter in 2026

February 25, 2026

The biggest omissions in Trump’s State of the Union — and why they matter in 2026

Trump's State of the Union promoted new policies on retirement savings and ethics while touting economic growth and border security achievements.